For me, a cleanser is defined just as much by what it does do as what it doesn’t do. As in, does refresh my complexion but doesn’t leave my skin dry or tight-feeling—or worse yet, with a greasy film. Face Reality Barrier Balance Creamy Cleanser strikes the perfect balance: It removes makeup and grime while leaving my skin more-hydrated and calmer than it was before. (I suspect I have centella asiatica extract—a type of plant that helps heal and soothe—to thank for that.) Sometimes, instead of rinsing the formula off right away, I leave it on for a few minutes—almost like a mask—and my skin is left even softer.
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